Associate Process Professional

About the Department

For more than 100 years, Novo Nordisk has been tackling the unmet medical needs of people living with serious chronic diseases, such as diabetes & obesity. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on life-changing careers, and the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world.

In NC, we operate three pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities that are responsible for fulfilling different steps in our injectable and oral treatment supply chains. Our Emerging Technologies -Solid Dosage Forms US facility in Durham, NC is a 194,000 square foot tableting and packaging facility that supports the production of our innovative oral treatments for patients with type 2 diabetes. SDF maintains a curious and pioneering spirit, harmonious with our growing pipeline of new products and emerging technologies.

What we offer you:

• Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions
• All employees enjoy generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays
• Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance – effective day one
• Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option
• Family Focused Benefits including 12 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leave
• Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products
• Tuition Assistance
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Employee Referral Awards

At Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources, and mentorship to help grow and build your career. Are you ready to realize your potential? Join Team Novo Nordisk and help us make what matters.

The Position

Support people, equipment, and processes for our operations areas to meet business and regulatory requirements in bulk processing. Additional responsibilities includes but not limited too, assist with troubleshooting, work closely with the Near - infrared spectroscopy instruments known as (NIRS),  and be technology driven with a focus on process improvement.   

This position will also train on days working Monday - Thursday,  6:00 am - 430pm until the new second shift begins Q4 2025.     

Relationships

Manager. The role is responsible for collaborating with stakeholders related to assigned area.

Essential Functions

• Work directly with production and QA to support deviation investigations, quick containments and root cause analysis
• Ensure compliance with standards
• Identify process needs and improvement opportunities for routine to minimally complex matters
• Perform process confirmations to ensure compliance and process improvements
• Responsible for reviewing BPRs as necessary
• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Other duties, as assigned

Physical Requirements

Ability to work in an open office environment with the possibility of frequent distraction. Ability to travel up to 10% of the time (% can change on a case-by-case basis based on the role).

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in technology (engineering, technology or related field of study preferred) from an accredited university required
  • May consider a High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of two (2) years of manufacturing experience required, preferably in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
• Minimum of one (1) year of manufacturing experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment preferred
• Excellent written communication skills required
• GMP knowledge preferred
• System knowledge preferred
• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing experience a plus

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.

Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.

If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.